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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Aug 11, 2017 4:18 PM UTC  Tom Hopper in Game of Thrones Tom Hopper in Game of ThronesMacall B. Polay/HBO  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Aug 11, 2017 4:18 PM UTC **Warning:** This post contains spoilers for season seven of [_Game of Thrones_](http://time.com/game-of-thrones-2017/). [Cersei Lannister](http://time.com/4896058/game-of-thrones-cersei-lannister-golden-company-jorah-mormont/) and [Euron Greyjoy](http://time.com/4887423/game-of-thrones-jaime-lannister-euron-greyjoy-soccer-photo/) may have been the first to strike up a marriage pact in season seven of _Game of Thrones_, but will they be the last? Following [Dickon Tarly’s](http://time.com/4889288/game-of-thrones-dickon-tarly-bronn/) heroic performance during [Daenerys Targaryen’s dragon attack](http://time.com/4890181/game-of-thrones-daenerys-dragon-meme/), some fans are speculating that he may become Sansa Stark’s next suitor. To refresh your memory, Dickon is the second son of Randyll Tarly and the younger brother of Samwell. His character first appeared during Sam’s brief trip home to Horn Hill — the seat of House Tarly in the Reach — in season six. However, the actor who played him, Freddie Stroma, has since been replaced by Tom Hopper. Dickon was re-introduced in the second episode of season seven when his father was summoned to King’s Landing to pledge loyalty to the crown. He has since fought in the sacking of Highgarden and [saved Jaime Lannister’s life](http://time.com/4889264/game-of-thrones-jaime-lannister-dead-survive-dragon/) during the Loot Train Battle. Now, [Reddit user ALL\_STAR\_87](https://www.reddit.com/r/gameofthrones/comments/6sx5rh/everything%5Fcould%5Fthis%5Fpowerful%5Falliance%5Fbe%5Fon%5Fthe/) has laid out a theory for a union between Dickon and the Queen Regent in the North. --- > “” --- **MORE:** **To stay up to date on everything** **_Game of Thrones_** **, follow our all-encompassing** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet/?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=wicfacebook)[ **page**](https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet/?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=wicfacebook) **and sign up for our** [**exclusive** ](https://pages.email.ew.com/game-of-thrones?utm%5Fsource=time.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=gameofthronesnewsletter)[**newsletter**](https://pages.email.ew.com/game-of-thrones?utm%5Fsource=time.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=gameofthronesnewsletter)**.** Considering [her past experiences](http://time.com/4515066/game-of-thrones-jon-snow-sansa-stark-marriage-twist/), it seems unlikely that Sansa would agree to yet another political marriage. But maybe Dickon will somehow find a way to prove himself worthy. “Eastwatch,” the fifth episode of _Game of Thrones_‘ seventh season, airs Aug. 13 at 9 p.m. on HBO. 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